After the start of the game was delayed by a Zamboni Olympia issue, there were some more ice issues late in the game around Jeremy Smith’s net. The Kern Center goals don’t have the pegs that the Bradley Center has, so things are a little less stable in the net area. So the end of the game had next to no pace to it. Which is okay, I guess, especially if the Admirals are killing off a 6-on-4 power play.

Definitely agree on Latta. Some great individual efforts, and as the second period was winding down there was a rush where he battled for the puck along the near boards and was able to spring himself on a good scoring chance. Puustinen and Lajunen can also stick around.

Not a fan of Charles-Olivier Roussel. Seen about enough of him. Aronson got a goal, but I think he will probably be sent back to juniors. Those were the two guys that stuck out in a bad way for me.

So Roundtable — thoughts on the game? Who did you like? Who didn’t you like? How about Scott Ford coming out for the 3rd period wearing uniform #5? Did you notice improvement since the last time you saw Ryan Flynn? Did you like Garrett Suter’s game? He was on the ice for the first 3 Admiral goals.

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Sorry for the generalities tonight….if you were there and you know me, then you know my vantage point wasn’t exactly the best seat in the house to make evaluations and there were other things that kept my hands full. But I’m very interested in what you guys thought of the new guys.

Liked Latta and Beck a lot. Puustinen and Lajunen were very good at times too. Totally agree with Aronson, there were a few times he just looked totally lost. Shalla made some nice plays. Surprised Smith played the whole game. Valentine has a new contract. Thought Ford was gonna come out with #6 after his 2nd fight. As much as I wish Suter would stick around he didn’t do much for me. Roussel disappointed me. Loved how you could hear coach keeping his foot on the gas pedal and pushing for more in the 2nd period.